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Santiago Rodríguez Province Northwestern province of the Dominican Republic centered on San Ignacio de Sabaneta; established 1948. Predominantly rural with agriculture, cattle raising, and local cultural trad…

Santiago (Cape Verde) — the archipelago’s largest island and national center Santiago, Cape Verde Santiago is Cape Verde’s largest and most populous island, home to the capital Praia. It is an agricultural, cultural, and administrative heart of the country with varied landscape…

Santiniketan — cultural town and seat of Visva-Bharati Santiniketan Santiniketan is a small town in Birbhum district, West Bengal, known for Rabindranath Tagore's Visva-Bharati, arts education, open-air pedagogy and annual cultural fairs.

Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas Province Province of Ecuador created in 2007 from Pichincha territory; located in the western foothills, home to the Tsáchila people and a regional transport and agricultural hub.

Santorini: Greek island of the Cyclades and volcanic caldera Santorini Santorini is a volcanic island in the southern Aegean Sea, noted for its caldera, whitewashed towns, Bronze Age archaeology, viticulture and popular tourism; capital: Thira (Fira).

Sanuki Province — former province of Japan (now Kagawa Prefecture) Sanuki Province Sanuki Province was an historical province on northeastern Shikoku, corresponding to modern Kagawa Prefecture. It had a coastal economy, distinct culture (Sanuki udon), and borders…

São Miguel Island — the Green Island of the Azores São Miguel Island São Miguel is the largest island of the Portuguese Azores, known for volcanic calderas, crater lakes, hot springs, tea plantations and Ponta Delgada, its main city and economic hub…

São Nicolau (Cape Verde) — geography, history, and contemporary profile São Nicolau, Cape Verde São Nicolau is a mountainous island in Cape Verde's Barlavento group. Noted for Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de São Nicolau, it has a small population, rural economy, and protected h…

São Paulo: Brazil's largest metropolis São Paulo Comprehensive overview of São Paulo—its geography, history, economy, culture and notable distinctions. A guide to Brazil’s biggest city and one of the world’s major urban centers.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) — overview and facilities São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport Principal international airport serving São Paulo, Brazil (GRU). Coverage of location, terminals, airlines, passenger facilities, ground access, cargo operations and traveler guida…

São Tomé — capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé São Tomé, on Ana Chaves Bay of São Tomé Island, is the capital and largest city of São Tomé and Príncipe; a historic port, administrative center and growing tourist destination.

São Vicente São Vicente, Portuguese for Saint Vincent, is a common place and church name in the Portuguese-speaking world—used for islands, parishes, towns, and religious sites with historical…

São Vicente (Cape Verde): geography, history and cultural life São Vicente, Cape Verde São Vicente is a volcanic island in Cape Verde's Barlavento group, best known for its port city Mindelo, rich musical culture, Porto Grande Bay and largely urban population.

Saosnes — a rural commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Saosnes Saosnes is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and role within France’s commu…

Saqqez — city in Iran’s Kurdistan Province Saqqez Saqqez is a city in northwestern Iran's Kurdistan Province known for its Kurdish culture, archaeological remains (Ziwiye/Zehweeya), bazaars and regional role. Population was 131,34…

Sar-e Pol (Sari Pul) — provincial capital in northern Afghanistan Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan Sar-e Pol is the administrative center of Sar-e Pol province in northern Afghanistan. A multiethnic regional city with agricultural surroundings, local markets, and historical ties…

Sarajevo: history, culture, and significance of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital Sarajevo Overview of Sarajevo: geography, multi-religious heritage, major historical events (1914 assassination, 1984 Olympics, 1992–96 siege), recovery, culture, and notable landmarks.

Saranac Lake, New York Saranac Lake is a village in the Adirondack region of upstate New York known for its lakes, history as a tuberculosis treatment center, outdoor recreation, winter carnival, and art…

Sarasota, Florida: Gulf Coast city of arts, beaches, and history Sarasota, Florida Sarasota is a coastal city on Florida's Gulf Coast known for its cultural institutions, Ringling legacy, barrier-island beaches such as Siesta Key, a warm climate, and a history as…

Saratoga County, New York: overview, history, and significance Saratoga County, New York Saratoga County in upstate New York, home to Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa, known for historic Revolutionary War sites, horse racing, mineral springs, tourism, and a mix of sub…

Saratoga, Wisconsin: overview of a Wisconsin town Saratoga, Wisconsin A concise encyclopedia entry on Saratoga, a town in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, covering its status, typical characteristics, historical naming, local governance, economy, and how…

Saratov — Russian Volga city and regional center Saratov Saratov is a Russian city and major port on the Volga River, founded in 1590 and serving as the administrative center of Saratov Oblast. Overview of geography, history, economy, cu…

Sarchí, Costa Rica — center of oxcarts and traditional crafts Sarchí, Costa Rica Sarchí, in Alajuela province, is known for brightly painted oxcarts, hand‑made wooden furniture and a strong artisan community. It is a popular craft‑tourism destination preserving…

Sardis — Ancient Capital of Lydia and Major Persian Satrapal City Sardis Sardis, near modern Sart in Turkey, was the capital of ancient Lydia, later a prominent Achaemenid satrapal center and a significant Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine city known for…

Särkänniemi — amusement park and leisure area in Tampere, Finland Särkänniemi Särkänniemi is a lakeside amusement park and cultural complex in Tampere, Finland, known for its observation tower, family rides, aquarium and summer-season attractions.

Saro Shah (Sari): Town and Union Council in Mardan District Saro Shah Saro Shah (also Sari) is a town and union council in Mardan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, located at 34°14'9N 71°54'30E and about 316 m (1,040 ft) above sea level.

Sars-le-Bois — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Sars-le-Bois Sars-le-Bois is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, landscape, history, local life and…

Sarvestan, city in Fars Province, Iran Sarvestan Sarvestan is a city and the capital of Sarvestan County in Fars Province, Iran. It is noted for a Sasanian-era monument often called the Palace of Sarvestan, its agricultural surro…

Sarvestan County, Fars Province, Iran Sarvestan County Sarvestan County is an administrative region in Fars Province, Iran, known for its Sassanian-era monument, agricultural economy and two districts centered on the cities of Sarvesta…

Sasakwa, Oklahoma — small municipality in Seminole County Sasakwa, Oklahoma Sasakwa is a small municipality in east‑central Oklahoma. This article summarizes its location, character, history, economy, services, and local life for readers seeking a concise…

Sasthamkotta, Kollam District, Kerala Sasthamkotta Sasthamkotta is a village in Kunnathoor taluk, Kollam district, Kerala, India, noted for Sasthamkotta Lake — Kerala's largest freshwater lake — and its local ecology, culture and l…

Satsuma Province Former Japanese province in southern Kyūshū, covering most of modern Kagoshima Prefecture; seat of the Shimazu clan and influential in late Edo and Meiji era politics, culture, and…

Saugerties, New York Saugerties is a town in Ulster County, New York, that includes a namesake village, riverside hamlets, parts of Catskill Park, historic mills and a vibrant arts and outdoor recreati…

Sauget, Illinois Overview of Sauget, Illinois: a small industrial village in the St. Louis metropolitan area, its geography, history, economy, and notable characteristics for readers and researcher…

Saulchoy, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France Saulchoy Saulchoy is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, formerly part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This article outlines its setting, administration, history, and…

Saunders County, Nebraska County in eastern Nebraska, created in 1856 with county seat Wahoo. Predominantly agricultural, it had 20,780 residents at the 2010 census and serves as a local hub of government a…

Saveh County (Markazi Province, Iran) Saveh County Saveh County is an administrative region in Iran's Markazi Province centered on the city of Saveh, noted for agriculture, trade routes, and a long local history spanning ancient to…

Savojbolagh County — Hashtgerd and the Alborz foothills Savojbolagh County Savojbolagh County, centered on Hashtgerd, lies in the foothills northwest of Tehran. Overview of its geography, administration, history, economy and notable features.

Savoonga, Alaska Remote village on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea; a predominantly Siberian Yupik community noted for subsistence hunting, walrus harvests, and seasonal access via Savoonga A…

Savoy Hotel — historic luxury hotel on the Strand, London Savoy Hotel Iconic London hotel opened in 1889 by Richard D'Oyly Carte. Renowned for early technological innovations, Ritz and Escoffier service, celebrated bars and restaurants, famous guests…

Savoy, Illinois Savoy is a village in Champaign County, adjacent to the University of Illinois campus. It functions as a residential and commercial suburb with airport access, parks, retail and mu…

Savur — district and town in Mardin Province, Turkey Savur Savur is a district and town in southeastern Turkey's Mardin Province, known for its mixed cultural heritage, regional stone architecture, agricultural surroundings, and as the bir…

Savy — commune in Aisne, northern France Savy Savy is a small rural commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie and now within Hauts-de-France, noted for agricultural landscapes, local heritage and quiet vil…

Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Sawbridgeworth Sawbridgeworth is a small historic market town in East Hertfordshire on the River Stort, located between Harlow and Bishop's Stortford, with local shops, green spaces and rail link…

Sawyer County, Wisconsin Sawyer County is a largely rural county in northwestern Wisconsin centered on the city of Hayward. Known for forests, lakes, outdoor recreation and Ojibwe heritage, it supports tou…

Saxis, Virginia — Coastal town on Virginia's Eastern Shore Saxis, Virginia Saxis is a small incorporated town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore in Accomack County, known for its fishing heritage, tidal marshes, and coastal community life threatened by sea‑level…

Saxtead, Suffolk Saxtead Saxtead is a small village and civil parish in east Suffolk, England, known for its parish church All Saints and the nearby historic Saxtead Green post mill. The parish had 342 res…

Saybrook, Illinois Small village in central Illinois known for its rural character, 19th‑century origins, and ties to regional agriculture and the Bloomington–Normal area.